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Grants will advance educational opportunity and social well-being across the UK and will improve the design and operation of social policy, especially in education, welfare and justice.

They prioritise rigorous and impartial research, development, and analysis projects that bear on one or more of the 5 priority questions:

1. How can we build a prosperous and fair society, where people are secure and can fulfil their potential?
2. How can we build an inclusive society, where people thrive and feel they belong, in the context of changing demography and ways of life?
3. How can we ensure that developments in science and technology work for people and society?
4. How can policies to address climate change be developed in a way that promotes a prosperous, fair and inclusive society?
5. How can we build and maintain the effective and trustworthy institutions that our society and democracy needs?

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

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When to apply

Next outline application deadline is 5 October 2026.

Applications for grants for up to £750,000 are considered twice a year, with deadlines for outline applications usually in Spring (June) and Autumn (January).

Next deadline: 5 Oct 2026

How to apply

The application form and guidance can be found on the Foundation's website. They have a two-stage application process. Applicants submit a short outline application, and those that meet the criteria are invited to submit a full application. Where an application costs over £500,000, they recommend that applicants contact them to discuss the application before applying.

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Activites funded: Education and training Research Science and technology Justice, equality and law

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Families General public People in poverty Mental health conditions Older people Ill-health Young people

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